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F1 News: Why Max Verstappen didn't sign with McLaren and stayed at Red Bull - 'Money and trust'

F1 News: Why Max Verstappen didn't sign with McLaren and stayed at Red Bull - 'Money and trust'

·Updated 2 hrs ago·41 pts

TL;DR

Max Verstappen stayed at Red Bull instead of signing with McLaren, citing money and trust as key reasons.

  • Ralf Schumacher revealed Verstappen's decision was influenced by financial and trust issues.
  • Verstappen did not sign with McLaren this summer, choosing to remain with Red Bull.

From GPFans · 2 hrs ago

Former F1 star turned insider Ralf Schumacher has lifted the lid on what he claims are the reasons Max Verstappen did not sign for McLaren this summer.

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